Accept ( verb , noun , adjective )

(As a verb)

Accept ( verb )

1. To receive something that is offered, especially with pleasure or gratitude.
2. To agree to do something; to give consent to something.
3. To believe or come to understand something as true or real.

Origin:

From old french accepter, from latin acceptare, from ad- + capere "to take".

Examples:

1. He accepted the gift with a smile.
2. She accepted the job offer after much consideration.
3. He accepted her apology and forgave her.
4. The committee accepted the proposal and voted to move forward with it.
5. It took me a while, but I"ve finally come to accept that he"s gone.

(As a noun)

Accept ( noun )

The act of receiving something that is offered.

Origin:

From old french accepter, from latin acceptare, from ad- + capere "to take".

Examples:

1. The accept of the gift was an act of kindness.
2. His accept of the job offer was a big step forward in his career.
3. The accept of her apology was the first step towards reconciliation.
4. The accept of the proposal was a decisive moment for the committee.
5. His accept of the situation was the key to his healing.

(As an adjective)

Accept ( adjective )

1. Generally approved or recognized.
2. Fitting or appropriate.

Origin:

From old french accepter, from latin acceptare, from ad- + capere "to take".

Examples:

1. The accept standard for quality is very high.
2. His behavior was not accept for a professional setting.
3. The new design is not as accept as the old one.
4. The accept way to do this is to follow the instructions.
5. The book was written in an accept style for the genre.